Obituaries

Kent Dennis Hopman

Kent Dennis Hopman

Feb 20, 2026

Kent Dennis Hopman, age 63, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away Friday, February 20, 2026, at his home of natural causes. Full obituary and service information to follow.

Anita Louise Eidenschink

Anita Louise Eidenschink

Feb 18, 2026

Anita Louise Eidenschink, 88, of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, was born on July 8, 1937, to Henry and Ruth (Schnitzer) Wilke. On February 18, 2026, she left her earthly home, and all who loved her will miss her dearly. Our beloved mother had a beautiful soul and always gave her three sons the very best of herself. On June 30, 1987,...

Richard "Dick" Raymond Bellefeuille

Richard "Dick" Raymond Bellefeuille

Feb 17, 2026

Richard Raymond Bellefeuille (Dick), 96, peacefully passed away on February 17, 2026, at Oak Crossing in Detroit Lakes, MN. Dick was born to Richard and Alma Bellefeuille at the family home in Callaway, MN, on January 25, 1930. He was one of seven sons and two daughters. After graduating from Detroit Lakes High School, he attended Business College and served...

Terry Lee Bowers

Terry Lee Bowers

Feb 11, 2026

Terry L. Bowers age 73 of Detroit Lakes, MN died February 11, 2026 at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

Terry Lee Bowers was born February 23, 1952 in Detroit Lakes, MN to Richard and Delores (Peterson) Bowers. He grew up and attended school in Lake Park, MN, graduating from Lake Park High School in 1970. Following High School he...

Mavis Eleanor Lage

Mavis Eleanor Lage

Feb 11, 2026

Mavis E. Lage, age 98, of Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, passed peacefully on February 11, 2026, under the brief care of Hospice at Oak Crossing in Detroit Lakes with family by her side.

Mavis Eleanor Kerling was born on August 4, 1927, in Cayuga, North Dakota, to Leonard and Edla Kerling. She was one of eleven children in a lively and loving...

Judith Marie Moos

Judith Marie Moos

Feb 11, 2026

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Judy Marie Moos, a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, aunt, and remarkable woman of God. Judy’s time here on earth came to an end on February 11th, 2026. She was 82 years old.

Judy was born on June 24th, 1943 in Benson Minnesota to Joseph and Lillian. She has three...

Clifford Dennis Bryngelson

Clifford Dennis Bryngelson

Feb 5, 2026

Clifford Dennis Bryngelson, age 76, of Callaway, MN, passed away Thursday, February 5, 2026 at the Fergus Falls Veteran's Home. Service information is pending.

Mary Helen Rotenberger

Mary Helen Rotenberger

Feb 3, 2026

Mary Helen Rotenberger, 90, formally of Detroit Lakes, MN passed away in her sleep Tuesday, February 3, 2026, at Huntington Retirement Hotel in Torrance, CA. Mary was born April 14, 1935, in Mayville, ND to Henry and Hilda (Sydow) Grothmann. Mary grew up in Blanchard, ND and graduated from Hillsboro High School. 

After graduating high school, Mary moved to Fargo to...

Violet Marie Umber

Violet Marie Umber

Feb 3, 2026

Violet Marie (Heun) Umber was 82 years old and born on May 16, 1943, in Bismarck North Dakota, to Albert and Catherine Heun. She passed away on February 3, 2026, peacefully at her home in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota. Violet was a loving and devoted wife, mother and grandmother. She is survived by her husband, Richard Umber.

Violet spent the first nine...

Arlo Clayton Block

Arlo Clayton Block

Feb 1, 2026

Arlo C. Block age 88 of Park Rapids, MN formerly of Detroit Lakes, MN died February 1, 2026 at Diamond Willow Assisted Living in Park Rapids, MN.

Arlo Clayton Block was born February 5, 1937 in Foxhome, MN to Arnold and Olena (Shirley) Block. He grew up and attended school in the Rothsay and Fergus Falls area. He later moved to...

Marsha May Prady

Marsha May Prady

Jan 21, 2026

Marsha Prady, age 86, of Frazee, Minnesota, passed away on January 21, 2026.

Marsha was born on May 15, 1939, in Crookston, Minnesota, to Lester and Florence Hauglid. On December 7, 1957, she was united in marriage to Russell Prady in Webster, South Dakota. They made their home in Crookston until 1960, when they moved to Minneapolis. The couple later purchased...

Patricia Karen Wirth

Patricia Karen Wirth

Jan 19, 2026

Patricia “Pat” Wirth, 79, Detroit Lakes, MN, died Monday, January 19, 2026 at Sunnyside Care Center, Lake Park, MN, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s. Pat was born on September 9, 1946, in Fergus Falls, MN, the daughter of Gordon and Myrtle (Bergerud) Finkelson. She graduated from Fergus Falls High School in 1964. She attended nursing school in Crookston, MN...

LeeAnn Marie Callies

LeeAnn Marie Callies

Jan 18, 2026

LeeAnn Marie Callies, age 69, of Detroit Lakes, MN, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Essentia-St. Mary's Hospital in Detroit Lakes, MN. She will be dearly missed by family and friends. No services will be held.

Richard Curtis Wallace Dahlin

Richard Curtis Wallace Dahlin

Jan 17, 2026

Richard "Dick" Curtis Wallace Dahlin was called home to Heaven on January 17th, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.

Dick was born August 22nd, 1939, to Evelyn and Earl in Minneapolis, Minnesota during The Great Depression. His family moved to Oakland, California where he attended grade school. Being in California he and his family spent many days on Half Moon Bay...

Dean William Rogers

Dean William Rogers

Jan 16, 2026

Dean W. Rogers of Detroit Lakes MN and Apache Junction AZ journeyed to heaven on January 16, 2026. Dean was the son of Earl and Loyal (Slininger) Rogers. He was born on February 10, 1948 in Detroit Lakes, MN. He was an inquisitive and energetic child, who loved all sports. Dean attended Twin Valley, MN schools until 7th grade. He...

Lorraine Ann Moses

Lorraine Ann Moses

Dec 28, 2025

It is with a heavy heart that we announce the passing of Lorraine Ann Moses on December 28, 2025, at Ecumen - Emmanuel Nursing Home. Born on August 3, 1934, in Detroit Lakes, Minnesota, Lorraine embraced life and enriched all those fortunate enough to know her.

Lorraine was a strong figure in both her family and community, demonstrating remarkable dedication throughout...

Dennis Forsell

Dennis Forsell

Dec 14, 2025

Dennis Rodney Forsell, age 90, passed away Sunday December 14, 2025, at his home in Detroit Lakes, MN. Service will be held at a later date.

Connie Lee Oak

Connie Lee Oak

Dec 8, 2025

Connie L. Oak age 57 of Lake Park, MN died peacefully, surrounded by family on December 8, 2025 at Essentia Hospital in Fargo, ND.

Connie Lee Oak was born on January 31, 1968 in Minneapolis, MN to Gerald and Linda (Huss) Smith. Over the years her family lived in Redwood Falls, Montevideo, and Fergus Falls, before settling in West Fargo, ND....

Sharon Kay Chase

Sharon Kay Chase

Dec 7, 2025

Sharon Kay Chase, age 87, passed away on December 7, 2025, after a battle with Colon Cancer which she was diagnosed with in June of this year.

Sharon was born on August 24, 1938, in Worthington, MN to parents Kenneth and Jennie (Brumley) King. They lived in Harris, IA and after the death of her father when she was two, stayed...